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Rockstar considered setting future GTA games in cities like Tokyo, Rio, Moscow, and Istanbul, with Tokyo nearly being realized, but ultimately the series remains focused on American cities due to cultural familiarity and logistical reasons. GTA 6 will return to Vice City in the present day, featuring dual protagonists, including the series' first female lead.
GTA 6 has been delayed until November 2026, potentially costing Rockstar up to $60 million, despite reports that the game is already content complete and the delay is for polishing and bug fixes. The delay is significant but relatively small compared to the game's projected $2 billion budget, and insiders suggest the postponement is not due to recent layoffs. Fans remain supportive, encouraging Rockstar to take the necessary time for quality.
Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold 79 million copies since 2018, making it the fourth-best-selling game of all time and the top-selling game of the last seven years, surpassing many popular titles and contributing to a franchise total of 106 million sales.
A Rockstar employee shares insights into the company's union-busting efforts, discusses union resources, and reflects on the broader gaming industry, including Valve's practices and digital distribution platforms like Steam, highlighting issues of corporate culture, monetization, and market dominance.
GTA 5 is set to return to PS Plus in November, while GTA 6's release has been delayed to at least November 2026, with further delays possible, as Rockstar and Take-Two focus on polishing the game.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explained that the GTA series focuses on American cities because of the country's inherent Americana and larger-than-life characters, which are central to the game's satirical portrayal of society. The franchise has historically used American settings like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, and the upcoming GTA VI is delayed until 2026, launching on new consoles and later on PC.
Rockstar is accused of union busting after firing 30-40 UK and Canadian employees involved in union activities, amid high anticipation for GTA 6's release, with the union planning legal action and the company claiming misconduct as the reason for dismissals.
Rockstar abandoned its long-anticipated PlayStation-exclusive spy game 'Agent' because the company concluded that the open-world format doesn't work well for spy narratives, which rely on tight, frenetic storytelling that doesn't translate easily into open-world gameplay.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explained that the open-world spy game 'Agent' was ultimately abandoned because it couldn't be made to work effectively as a video game, due to the genre's storytelling style conflicting with open-world gameplay mechanics. Despite multiple versions and attempts, the game never came together and was eventually scrapped, with Houser questioning if a good open-world spy game is even possible.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explains that the Grand Theft Auto series remains rooted in the United States due to its heavy reliance on Americana themes, characters, and settings, and it is unlikely to venture abroad in the near future, with GTA 6 set in a fictional Florida-inspired state.
A dedicated team of modders has created an online multiplayer mode for Bully, allowing players to enjoy minigames, roleplay, and more, as a fan-made alternative since Bully 2 has not been officially developed by Rockstar.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explained that the reason for the absence of Bully 2 is due to 'bandwidth issues,' as the small team at Absurd Ventures is focused on multiple projects, including new universes and the upcoming GTA 6, expected to launch in May 2026.
Rockstar is offering a free GTA$1,000,000 to all GTA Online players who log in before September 17, with GTA+ members receiving an additional GTA$1,000,000. The update also features vehicle discounts on popular supercars and bikes, available until August 28, enhancing the summer experience for players. This generous promotion aims to ease the summer grind and boost engagement as GTA Online approaches its final days before GTA 6.
Rockstar's GTA 6 is set to launch in May 2026, with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressing cautious optimism, emphasizing the importance of delivering a great game amid high anticipation and existing success of GTA 5. The game is expected to be a massive hit, though specific sales projections are not provided, and questions remain about its online features and impact on GTA 5.
An analyst suggests GTA VI won't be priced at $100 at launch due to market and business considerations, with industry experts predicting a more reasonable $80 price point to avoid backlash and maximize sales, especially given GTA's massive popularity and ongoing revenue from GTA Online.